Literacy Council of Brown County Celebrates 25 Years Fighting Literacy Epidemic

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A chef with a wide array of abilities in the kitchen, Rodriguez sought the perfect set of ingredients to improve his ability to speak, read and write the English language.

The Literacy Council proved to be the yeast that would allow him to rise.

Rodriguez entered the Literacy Council via a tutoring program in July 2002. During his four years with the Literacy Council, Rodriguez completed his core curriculum and is now reading at a sixth grade level.

“I believe words are the keys to success. In this time is very important to speak at least two languages. With better communication, I can reach a better quality of life. The words are my wheels, and my tutor is the driver. We started together on this journey to reach my dreams. I hope to learn enough to give the best life to my family, and help others like the Literacy Council helped me,” said Rodriguez.

Rodriguez, employed by the Manitowoc Company building cranes, is currently enrolled in the adult tutoring program at the Literacy Council. A father of three and a leader in his church, Rodriguez has had a long journey to get where he is today.

Having served as a farmer, janitor, assembler, and an assortment of other jobs, Rodriguez would not have taken any other path in his life. “No matter what job you have, do your best. Everything in this life is learning,” Rodriguez said.

In addition, the Literacy Council is dedicated to developing a stronger public understanding and commitment to adult literacy and lifelong learning, according to Raider.

To effectively achieve this goal, the staff utilizes many methods, students and volunteers of the Literacy Council. These include computer learning, one-on-one or small group tutoring, workforce development, citizenship preparation and English learning classes conducted in large groups.

All of the learning tools utilized by the Literacy Council are made possible with the continuous promotion of literacy in the community and the collaboration with other literary agents and providers that deliver daily services.

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